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Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate the International Museum Expo 2023 on 18th May
PM to inaugurate a virtual walkthrough of the upcoming National Museum at North and South Blocks
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the International Museum Expo 2023 at 10:30 AM on 18th May at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
The International Museum Expo is being organised as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, to celebrate the 47th International Museum Day . The IMD theme for this year is ‘Museums, Sustainability and Well Being’. The Museum Expo is designed to initiate a holistic conversation on Museums with museum professionals to enable them to evolve as cultural centres that play a pivotal role in India’s cultural diplomacy.
During the programme, Prime Minister will inaugurate a virtual walkthrough of the upcoming National Museum at the North and South Blocks. The Museum is a comprehensive effort to highlight and showcase historical events, personalities, ideas and achievements related to India’s past that has contributed to the making of India’s present.
Prime Minister will also unveil the Mascot of the International Museum Expo, the Graphic Novel – A Day at the Museum, the Directory of Indian Museums, the Pocket Map of Kartavya Path, and Museum Cards.
The Mascot of the International Museum Expo is a contemporized version of the Dancing girl made of wood in the Chennapatnam art style. The Graphic Novel portrays a group of children visiting the National Museum where they learn about the different career opportunities that are available at a museum. The Directory of India Museums is a comprehensive survey of Indian museums. The Pocket Map of the Kartavya Path highlights the various Cultural Spaces and institutions and it also traces the history of the iconic pathways. Museums Cards are a set of 75 cards with illustrated facades of iconic museums across the country, and is an innovative way to introduce museums to people of all ages and each card holds brief information of Museums.
The programme will also witness participation of international delegations from cultural centres and museums from across the world.
Ministry of Railways
Fast Track Electrification Projects in Indian Railways
Indian Railways  has embarked upon a major electrification program to electrify its Broad Gauge  network on Mission mode.
Indian Railways has total Broad Gauge  network of 64,689 Route kilometer  including 740 RKM of Konkan Railway. Out of these 45,881 RKM i.e. about 71% has already been electrified till 31.03.2021. Electrification work is in progress under different stages of planning/execution on balance BG routes of IR, which are being electrified expeditiously.
During 2020-21, 6,015 RKMs have been electrified against the target of 6,000 RKM.
Funds to the Railway Electrification projects are allocated project wise, not Zone wise. However, Budget allocation and expenditure for the Railway Electrification projects for the Indian Railways during the last five years and current year is as under:-
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Year
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Budget Allocation 
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Expenditure 
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2016-17
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3,396
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2,956
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2017-18
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3,457
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3,837
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2018-19
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6,302
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5,955
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2019-20
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6,960
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7,145
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2020-21
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6,326
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6,141
To complete the projects in time, various steps have been taken which include among others award of large size Engineering Procurement and Construction  contracts, better project monitoring mechanism, assured/committed funds through ‘Extra Budgetary Resource’ , decentralization of powers to field units etc.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets the nation on Milad-Un-Nabi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Milad-Un-Nabi.
“Greetings on Milad-Un-Nabi. We remember the noble teachings of the venerable Prophet Muhammad  and pray that there is harmony, brotherhood and peace all around”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, Northeast has had a rich tradition of women entrepreneurship
Calls upon FICCI-FLO to promote women entrepreneurship in Bamboo industry
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that New Northeast is destined to play a leading role in New India.
Speaking on ‘Sustainable Livelihoods: Investing in Women for a New India” at the 37th Annual Session organised online by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry -FLO here Dr. Jitendra Singh said, Northeast has had a rich tradition of women entrepreneurship and always took a lead as far as the women Self Help Groups  are concerned. He recalled that it was way back in 1950s, only a few years after India's independence, that the State of Assam had its first ever Mahila Mandal established, which actually paved the way for other States to follow. Today, different North Eastern States have several vibrant women groups like the ‘Naga Mother Association’, which are contributing to the cause of livelihood as well as economic empowerment.
The North Eastern Region, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, has been traditionally known for highly emancipated women society and the women folk there are not only enterprising but at the same time also innovative and visionary in their approach. He said, the region is a home for knitting, weaving & handicrafts and the most distinct example of this came forth during the early weeks of COVID pandemic when there was a demand for face-masks from all parts of the country except the North Eastern region because the women Self Help Groups could readily make available face-masks not only in sufficient numbers and quantity but also in varied and fanciful designs to match with the attire worn.
The Modi government, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, is giving special impetus to entrepreneurship in Northeast and a big headway has been sought to be made in the area of bamboo trade and commerce. He called upon women organisations like FICCI-FLO to come forward and contribute to promote women entrepreneurship in Bamboo industry. He said, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal intervention, the 100 years old Indian Forest Act had been amended to exempt the home grown Bamboo from it and Import Duty on Bamboo products has been hiked in order to promote domestic bamboo products.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said, Prime Minister Modi described Northeast as the New Engine of India. In the post-COVID era, he said, the unexplored resource potential of Northeast is going to play a crucial role in the country’s economy. He expressed confidence that just as Northeast today has emerged as a role model for the rest of India, Northeast women are going to be a role model for their women counterparts in other parts of India.
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PM remembers those who resisted Emergency
Let us pledge to do everything possible to strengthen India’s democratic spirit, and live up to the values enshrined in our Constitution: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has remembered all those greats who resisted the Emergency and protected Indian democracy.
In a series of tweets on the anniversary of Emergency, the Prime Minister said.
“The #DarkDaysOfEmergency can never be forgotten. The period from 1975 to 1977 witnessed a systematic destruction of institutions.
Let us pledge to do everything possible to strengthen India’s democratic spirit, and live up to the values enshrined in our Constitution.
This is how Congress trampled over our democratic ethos. We remember all those greats who resisted the Emergency and protected Indian democracy. #DarkDaysOfEmergency"
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Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds first dose vaccination of over 50% of youngsters between 15-18 age group
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the first dose vaccination of over 50% of youngsters between 15-18 age group.
In response to a tweet by Union Health Minister, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Prime Minister said;
"Young and youthful India showing the way!
This is encouraging news. Let us keep the momentum.
It is important to vaccinate and observe all COVID-19 related protocols. Together, we will fight this pandemic."
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Haryana and Punjab on 24th August
PM to inaugurate Amrita Hospital at Faridabad
Modern medical infrastructure in the National Capital Region to get a boost through the newly built hospital
PM to dedicate ‘Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre’ to the Nation at Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District 
Hospital will provide world class Cancer care and treatment to the residents of Punjab and neighbouring states & UTs
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Haryana and Punjab on 24th August, 2022. The day will witness two important Health initiatives being inaugurated/dedicated to the Nation by the Prime Minister. At around 11 AM, Prime Minister will inaugurate Amrita Hospital at Faridabad, Haryana. Thereafter, Prime Minister will travel to Mohali and dedicate ‘Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre’ to the Nation, at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District  at around 02:15 PM.
PM in Haryana
The availability of modern medical infrastructure in the National Capital Region  will get a boost as the Prime Minister will inaugurate Amrita Hospital at Faridabad. Managed by Mata Amritanandamayi Math, the super-specialty hospital will be equipped with 2600 beds. The hospital, which is being constructed at an estimated cost of around Rs. 6000 crores, will provide state-of-the-art healthcare facilities to the people of Faridabad and the entire NCR region.
PM in Punjab
In an endeavour to provide world class Cancer care to the residents of Punjab and neighbouring states & UTs, Prime Minister will dedicate ‘Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre’ to the Nation at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District . The Hospital has been built at a cost of over Rs. 660 Crore by Tata Memorial Centre, an aided institute under Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.
The cancer Hospital is a tertiary care hospital of 300 bed capacity and is equipped with modern facilities to treat all types of cancers using every available treatment modalities like Surgery, Radiotherapy and Medical oncology - Chemotherapy, immunotherapy and Bone marrow transplant.
The Hospital will function like a ‘hub’ of cancer care and treatment in the region, with the 100 bedded hospital in Sangrur functioning like its ‘spoke’.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to a road accident in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a road accident in Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh. Shri Modi has announced an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund  for the victims.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted;
“उत्तर प्रदेश के फतेहपुर में हुआ सड़क हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। इसमें जिन्होंने अपने परिजनों को खोया है, उनके प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही मैं घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। राज्य सरकार की निगरानी में स्थानीय प्रशासन पीड़ितों की पूरी मदद में जुटा है: PM Modi”
“PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives in the accident in Fatehpur. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 each.”
Special Service and Features
“DO NOT MISUSE ALARM CHAINS IN TRAINS”- An appeal to passengers
Proper grievance redressal mechanism to be used for deficiencies in services on-board
Southern Railway has registered 1369 cases for unauthorised alarm chain pulling in FY 2021-22 so far
Southern Railway appeals to passengers to avoid pulling alarm chains in trains for trivial reasons and it has to be resorted to only during emergency situations. Alarm chains are provided in trains for passengers facing safety or security issues to attract the attention of loco pilot and guard of the train.
Pulling of Alarm Chain, without reasonable and sufficient cause is a punishable offence under Section 141 of Indian Railways Act, 1989. The penalty include imprisonment up to one year or fine or Rs. 1000/ or both.
Alarm Chain Pulling  is adjudged as one of the major factors for the delayed operation of trains services, pan-India. Any unusual stoppage of a train will not only affect the punctuality of that particular train, but also of all the trains running behind it besides consuming the valuable time of Rail passengers. Though the Indian Railways is striving hard to maintain the punctuality of trains incidents of Alarm Chain Pulling  in trains continues to affect the punctuality of train services.
Southern Railway is operating, on an average, 1303 Mail/Express trains daily, apart from 640 EMU/MEMU Suburban trains daily by carrying 22 lakh passengers daily. It may be noted that during the year 2021-22 , Southern Railway had registered 1369 cases for unauthorized Alarm Chain Pulling and in this, 1043 persons have been arrested and prosecuted with a fine amount of Rs.7,11,066/- collected from them.
Railways appeals to the travelling public to refrain from alarm chain pulling to maintain the punctuality of trains. In case of any emergency or grievance, the traveling passengers should first inform the Traveling Ticket Examiner in charge of the concerned coach for necessary redressal. Also, rail users are advised to contact RailMadad Helpline 139, which is a one-stop solution for all rail-related complaints and grievances. RailMadad App can also be downloaded by Android/ios users through App store.
RailMadad may also be accessed through its website link https://railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in/madad/final/index.html.
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Ministry of Railways
SERVICES OF SPECIAL TRAINS, EXTENDED
Bhanjapur-Puri-Bhanjapur  and Santragachhi-Puri-Santragachhi special to run up to last week of September 2023
For the convenience and keeping in view the demands from the passengers, it has been decided to extend the services of Puri-Santragachi-Puri and Puri-Bhanjapur-Puri Special for another one month.
Santragachhi-Puri-Santragachhi Special.
02837/02838 Santragachhi-Puri-Santragachhi Special leaving Santragachhi on every Friday and leaving Puri on every Saturday has been extended to run up to 30th September 2023.
Bhanjapur -Puri-Bhanjapur Special.
08011/08012 Bhanjapur -Puri- Bhanjapur bi-weekly Special leaving Bhanjapur on every Thursday & Saturday and leaving Puri on every Fridays & Sundays has been extended to run up to 1st October 2023.
The scheduled stoppages and timings at different Stations for the above trains will remain unchanged.
Experimental Stoppage of Trains.
It has also been decided to provide experimental stoppage of Kalinga Utkal Express and Ispat Express at Goilkera Station under Chakradharpur Division of South Eastern Railway jurisdiction.
12871 Howrah-Titilagarh Ispat Express will arrive at Goilkera at 1150hrs and will leave at 1151hrs w.e.f. 2nd September 2023 towards Titilagarhand 12872 Titilagarh-Howrah Ispat Express will arrive at Goilkera at 1221hrs and will leave at 1222hrs w.e.f. 3rd September 2023 towards Howrah.
18477/18478 Puri-Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Puri Kalinga Utkal Express will provide stoppage at Goilkera w.e.f. 3rd September 2023. This train from Puri will arrive at 0739hrs and will leave at 0740hrs towards Rishikesh. This train from Rishikesh will arrive at 1612hrs and will leave at 1613hrs towards Puri.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Hon'ble Minister of State for Commerce and Industry addresses delegates at the 2nd Agriculture Deputies Meeting in Chandigarh, highlighting the importance of developing consensus for global agriculture growth
March 30, Chandigarh, India: The 2nd Agricultural Deputies Meeting of the Agricultural Working Group  is underway in Chandigarh from 29th to 31st March 2023. The event has seen participation from delegates of 19 member countries, 10 invited countries, and 10 international organizations. Today, on March 30, Hon'ble Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Sh. Som Parkash, addressed the delegates and expressed confidence in developing a consensus for the growth of the agriculture sector.
During the inaugural session, Hon'ble Minister Som Parkash appreciated the Indian Presidency for their wonderful arrangements at the 2nd ADM in Chandigarh. He welcomed all the delegates for their valuable participation and applauded the inaugural video, which showcased India's achievements in ensuring food security and nutrition.
In his address, Hon'ble Minister Som Parkash highlighted the importance of fruitful discussions on the Draft Communique. "The discussions in the meeting will steer towards developing consensus on the way forward for growth of Agriculture sector, and I am confident that we will achieve it. We need to work together in the spirit of 'One Earth, One Family, and One Future' to tackle the challenges of the global agriculture scenario and ensure the sustainable growth of the sector", he said
The member countries at the 2nd ADM will focus on drafting the Communiqué, addressing four thematic areas, namely food security and nutrition, sustainable agriculture with a climate smart approach, inclusive agricultural value chains and food systems, and digitalization for agricultural transformation.
In his concluding remarks, Hon'ble Minister Som Parkash wished the delegates for a great experience at Chandigarh and hoped that they would enjoy the visits and excursions planned, along with the cultural program and cuisine at Sukhna Lake and Yadavindra Gardens, Pinjore.
The 2nd ADM at Chandigarh is expected to lay the groundwork for a consensus on the way forward for the growth of the agriculture sector, with the Communiqué serving as a roadmap for addressing the challenges and opportunities of the global agriculture scenario.
Ministry of Finance
CBDT condones delay in filing Form No.10A for which the extended due date was 31.03.2022
As per the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961, Form 10A was required to be filed electronically by 30.06.2021, which was extended to 31.08.2021 and further extended to 31.03.2022 by Circular No. 16/2021.
In view of the representations received by Central Board of Direct Taxes  and with a view to avoid genuine hardship to taxpayers, the CBDT condones the delay in filing of Form 10A up to 25th November, 2022 in respect of certain provisions of section 12A / section 10 / section 80G / section 35 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
CBDT Circular No.22/2022 dated 01.11.2022 issued. The said Circular is available on www.incometaxindia.gov.in.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Status of The E-Prisons Project
The e-Prisons, which aims at computerization of the functioning of prisons in the country, has been operationalised in all States and Union Territories. e-Prisons data has been integrated with Police and Court system under the Inter-operable Criminal Justice System. The Ministry of Home Affairs has provided financial assistance of Rs.99.49 crores to the States and Union Territories  for this project and all funds have been released to them. e-Prisons uses data maintained by the States and Union Territories on the National Prisons Information Portal as per protocols notified for e-Prisons. The system can be accessed through the secure National Informatics Centre  network, exclusively by the authorized officials of Law Enforcement Agencies and Prisons, through Inter-operable Criminal Justice System .
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Chennai Port’s record handling of Barytes in a single day
On 31st May 2022, Chennai Port has created a new record by loading 45,200 Tonnes of Barytes  on a single day at JD 4 in the vessel M.V. GHOUSTA surpassing the earlier record of 38,079 Tonnes of Barytes at JD 4 in the vessel M.V.RB EDEN on 11.12.2021.
Shri. SUNIL PALIWAL, I.A.S, Chairman, Chennai Port Authority, has appreciated the synergy exhibited by the Vessel Agent - M/s. Everwin Shipping Agencies, Stevedoring Agent - M/s. Sri Sivashanmuga Transport – Exporter - M/s Diana International and M/s. Trimex Industries  Ltd., and the Port officials for the above achievement.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
52ndIFFI to pay homage to Bertrand Tavernier, Christopher Plummer, Jean-Claude Carriere and Jean-Paul Belmondo.
Every edition of International Film Festival of India pays a tribute to the stalwards that the film industry lost. The Homage section of 52nd IFFI will salute the veterans we lost in the recent past. The festival will showcase films of Bertrand Tavernier, Christopher Plummer, Jean-Claude Carriere and Jean-Paul Belmondo.
The 52nd IFFI will showcase the following films in the Homage section-
- Bertrand Tavernier
A Sunday in the Countryby Bertrand Tavernier
France | 1984 | French | 90 min.| Colour
Synopsis: Monsieur Ladmiral is an elderly, widowed painter who lives on a rambling estate outside Paris. During a visit from his son, Gonzague, Ladmiral hints that Gonzague is too complacent in life and wishes that his son was more like his free-spirited daughter Irene. Ladmiral wants to be freer, too. When Irene joins them, tensions among the family members rise.
- Christopher Plummer
All the Money in the World by Ridley Scott
United States, United Kingdom | 2017 | English | 135 min. | Colour
Cast: Christopher Plummer, Michelle Williams, Mark Wahlberg, Romain Duris, Charlie Plummer
Synopsis: Film revolves around kidnapping of 16-year old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother Gail to convince his billionaire grandfather  to pay the ransom. Getty Sr. refuses. With her son’s life in the balance, Gail and Getty’s advisor, Mark Wahlberg become unlikely allies in the race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money.
- Jean-Claude Carriere
At Eternity's Gate by Julian Schnabel
Screenplay: Jean-Claude Carriere, Louise Kugelberg, Julian Schnabel
USA, France | 2018 | English, French | 110 min.|Colour
Synopsis: This film is an accumulation of scenes based on Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings, common agreement about events in his life that parade as facts, hearsay and scenes that are just plain invented. The making of art gives an opportunity to make a palpable body that expresses a reason to live. Even with all the violence and tragedy associated with Van Gogh’s life, his was a life lived rich with magic, profound communication with nature and the wonder of being. Van Gogh’s work is ultimately optimistic. His unique perspective is one whose belief and vision make visible and physical the inexpressible.
- Jean-Paul BelmondobyJean-Luc Godard
Breathless
Country | Year | Language | Duration: France | 1960 | French | 90 min. |Colour
Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger
Synopsis:Michel, a petty thief, steals a car and impulsively murders a policeman. Hence, he creates an escape plan to hide away in Italy and persuades his love interest Patricia, to come along with him.